Batman Adventures #1

In "No Asylum," Gotham's new mayor, the Penguin, demands Batman step down—but when the Society of Shadows targets Arkham Asylum's inmates, the Dark Knight must decide whether to walk away or face a threat no one else can stop. Written by Ty Templeton and illustrated by Rick Burchett, with inks by Terry Beatty, colors by Lee Loughridge, and letters by Phil Felix, this 2003 DC story unfolds with the weight of Gotham's fate in the balance. The cover, by Bruce Timm, captures the tension in a single, striking image.